the haven

the online village for highly sensitive people and other gentle rebels

Hi, I'm Andy Mort. Welcome!

I started The Haven in 2014 as an online village for highly sensitive people, introverts, and other gentle rebels to meet, learn, and explore more about who they are.

I'm a songwriter and creativity coach, and I love meeting people here and spending time with those drawn to this space.

I host live gatherings, craft creative prompts, facilitate zine-making, produce the Gentle Rebel Podcast, and share the threads I notice emerging from our seasonal themes.

What drew you here?

You might have been told to "solve" your innate sensitivity by toughening up and squeezing yourself into a shape and rhythm you don't belong to.

But sensitivity is not a problem to fix.

Working with it may require a creative way of understanding yourself and of building environments and routines that support you.

The Haven is somewhere for...

Discovering the joy of everyday sensitivity and accidental creativity.

Building environments and rhythms that recognise, embrace, and encourage who you are, not who you've been told you 'should be'.

Processing feelings of disquiet, uncertainty, and invisibility, and transforming them into fuel for meaningful exploration and change.

Explore your sensitivity and creativity at your own pace and in your own way.

There are regular live meet-ups (including workshops, member stories, conversations, and co-creation spaces) where we get to know each other over time without pressure.

Ready to Join Us?

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What Members Say About The Haven

"It is a place for sensitive and/or introverted people to remove the masks we feel obligated to wear out in the larger world and breathe freely, speak freely, and grow freely with others who are doing the same."

"We all want to feel a sense of belonging and connection. A place where we feel 'at home’, where we are accepted and most importantly where we can be true to our inner self. I’ve found this in The Haven, provides nourishment for the heart, soul and head…and Andy brings such a caring humble and intelligent spirit to his creation."

"The Haven is where I meet my “tribe” and my authentic soul can emerge and feel safe and utterly accepted. In this community I feel like I’m wrapped in a big warm hug and given a mug of hot drinking chocolate…"

“The Haven provides a safe space for quiet rebels to learn how to take care of themselves, excel in their own way, and feel understood and accepted. It’s perfect for the quietly ambitious!”

"To me, the Haven is a place to belong. It is where deeply caring and thoughtful people come to connect and to share. It is a place of healing, a place of comfort, a place of rest, but also a place to be inspired, and a place to grow. It is a place to feel at home. 🥰"

"The Haven has been a useful place where I have felt at home amongst other people who share similar characteristics to me. I have benefited from learning more about being a HSP from the activities offered, wisdom shared and information given.”

"My world is so chaotic and overwhelming. I really appreciated the rare peaceful companionship of the live cafe. Andy has done a wonderful thing collecting us from around the world and providing a cozy place for us to coexist."

"Andy's authenticity, generosity in giving credit to others as well as his fresh and insightful thoughts has generated a great space. I am positively addicted to this supporting community of creative, fun and goodhearted people."

"The depth of Andy's wisdom continues to amaze me. He expands on his wisdom in true artist style with the people he invites to share of their experience for you to learn in a way that inspires and gives you a sense that you have discovered your tribe.”

This Season

Current Theme

Leave it there

Our seasonal theme guides the questions we explore in the Journal Circle, the topics that emerge on The Gentle Rebel Podcast, and the creative work shared in our community zine.

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Latest Zine

True Colours

Our collaborative zine gathers reflections, images, words, and sounds from across the community. It's a gentle glimpse into how we notice, respond, and create together.

Here's the latest issue

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